12 MOST COMMON GARDEN BIRDS

GARDEN BIRDS

The Robin

The robin is 14cm long. The robin is sometimes

called the cheeky bird. The robins eggs are blue. The robin is a woodland

bird. Robins are not shy of

humans.

The Great Tit

The great tit is 14cm long. The great tit has a black

head. The great tit nests in tree

holes. The great tit is the largest tit.

The Wren

The wren is 9.5cm long. The wren has a creamy

and brown back. The wrens song finishes

on a trill. The wren is a very small bird.

The Sparrow

The sparrow is 15cm long. The sparrow is a very common

bird. The sparrow is often seen in

flocks. The sparrow lives near houses.

The Blackbird

The blackbird is 25cm long. The female blackbird is

brown with a brown beak. The blackbird is a member

of the thrush family. The male blackbird is black with a orange beak.

The Blue Tit

The blue tit is 11.5cm long. Younger blue tits are less

colourful. The blue tit has a yellow

breast. Blue tits eat insects, spiders

and nuts.

The Goldfinch

The goldfinch is 12cm long. The goldfinch lives in trees

and nests. The goldfinch feeds on

thistle seeds. The goldfinch has a yellow

wing bar.

The Greenfinch

The greenfinch is 15cm long. The greenfinch is a mixture

of green and yellow. The greenfinch is a frequent

visitor to gardens. The greenfinch has a black

Tail.

The Swallow

The swallow is 19cm long. The swallow catches insects

in flight. Swallows are migratory birds. The swallow has a orange

head.

The Rook

The rook is 46cm long. The rook is usually seen

in flocks on farmland. The rook has baggy thigh

feathers. The rooks call is a harsh kaw.

The Song Thrush

The song thrush is 23cm long. The song thrush is found in

gardens. He has grey feathers He has a yellow beak.

The Chaffinch

The chaffinch is 15cm long. The chaffinch is often seen in

flocks. The chaffinch has black feathers. The chaffinch’s bill is for cracking seeds.

The End

By Ciara and Niamh